SOC 29-1171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Practitioners — Daphne
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Daphne, AL is $104,410 a year, trailing the national median of $132,300 by 21.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Daphne, AL is $104,410 a year, trailing the national median of $132,300 by 21.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $95,060 and $121,730. The lowest tenth earn under $85,300, while the highest tenth earn more than $128,110.
Within the state, Tuscaloosa records the highest median at $110,460. Of the 269 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,300 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $95,060 | −28.1% |
| Median (50th) | $104,410 | −21.1% |
| 75th | $121,730 | −8.0% |
| 90th | $128,110 | −3.2% |
| Mean | $109,640 | −17.1% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscaloosa | $110,460 | 300 | |
| 2 | Auburn | $108,500 | 180 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $107,760 | 120 | |
| 4 | Birmingham | $107,700 | 1,350 | |
| 5 | Dothan | $105,730 | 260 | |
| 6 | Montgomery | $105,050 | 330 | |
| 7 | Huntsville | $103,900 | 830 | |
| 8 | Gadsden | $103,700 | 130 | |
| 9 | Mobile | $103,480 | 510 | |
| 10 | Anniston | $101,220 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Daphne run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $104,410 goes as far as $117,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,410 a year, 21.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,300 to $128,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tuscaloosa, at $110,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Daphne, AL?
The median annual wage is $104,410, or $50.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $132,300, so pay in Daphne, AL is 21.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Daphne, AL earns more than $128,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tuscaloosa, at $110,460 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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